Meta and Microsoft Earnings: Key Insights from Recent Reports

In the latest earnings reports from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Microsoft, management has shared important insights. Here, we’ll summarize their performance and updates from both companies.

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Earnings Overview: Meta Platforms and Microsoft

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Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokesperson for Facebook, is on The Motley Fool’s board. Neil Rozenbaum holds positions in Advanced Micro Devices and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Arista Networks, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia, among others. They also recommend options for Microsoft. Neil is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may receive compensation for promotional services.

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